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Erik Claes Wängberg Nordborg

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Erik, a professional meteorologist and lifelong sailor from Sweden's west coast, has competed in major global sailing events and races, including the Figaro Class, and since 2023 has skippered FALKEN, ISBJØRN, and ADRIENNE II.

12,857
Miles sailed
10
Passages sailed

Erik

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12,857

Miles Sailed w/ 59º North

10

59º North Passages Sailed

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Sweden

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Erik grew up on the west coast of Sweden – never far from boats and sailing. Both sailboat racing and cruising have always been a big part of his life. Being a professional meteorologist Erik has been involved in several major sailing events and races across the globe including the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Vendée Globe and many more. As a sailor Erik has raced and compete in the exciting Figaro Class in France. Erik joined us in 2023 as a relief skipper on FALKEN and has been skippering ISBJØRN, FALKEN and our new program on the Swan 70 ADRIENNE II.

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